Full Term!

How far along? 37 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 19 lbs.
Maternity clothes? My maternity clothes (mostly the tops)aren't fitting well. The shirts are becoming too short, but I don't want to buy more stuff this close to D-day.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Up every three hours to re-adjust or go pee. Not comfortable at all!
Best moment this week: Reaching full term
Movement: He likes music. When Mike puts the headphones on my belly, he wiggles all around.
Food cravings: Just glad to be eating more now that he has dropped.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: 1/2 cm dialated, 70 % efaced, and he is low in my pelvis. When the storm rolled in a few days ago, I was cramping like crazy and having tons of braxtons hicks contractions. For a moment I thought it was time :-)
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: Sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Sleeping on my belly.
Weekly Wisdom: Just lie down if you want to. It's ok.

36 Weeks

Went to the doctor for the another check-up. At this appointment they checked for GBS (google it if you care to know what it is about). I should get the results soon. If it is positive then I will get antibiotics during labor. She also checked my cervix. Apparently I am 1/2 cm dialated and 70% efaced and his head is right there. This doesn't really mean much as far as impending labor, mostly just good to know. I already am seeing Mike get really anxious and antsy now in the doctors office. This means absolutely no energy drinks at the hospital for the birth. No matter how much he claims to be an "adult" and can handle it, if we all pitch in and remove the energy drink from his hand, it could make for a calmer delivery. :-) At this time, I really wouldn't mind having him the first week of October. I am getting really uncomfortable (especially my back) and can't sleep very well. I am just excited to get the show on the road and over with so that I can see my baby! I am so curious to see who he looks like!!!

Got a glimpse of my maternity pictures. Good thing Mandie is good at lighting and touch up. A little self-conscience of them, but when I am older I am sure I will be so happy that I did them. Haven't decided whether to post them here or not. Yikes!

Baby Shower/ 35 weeks

My baby shower turned out soooooo good! The food was awsome and decor was so elegant and cute. The colors were mostly brown and blue. Jungle animals (stuffed of course) sat on the mantel over the fire place. My mother in-law and her sister really went all out for me and I am so thankful! Lets just say B is not going naked. He got so many cute outfits and soft blankets! My mom made him a Yankee's blanket that turned out so good, especially since she has never crocheted letters in a blanket before. I had a great turn out and had so much fun!

When I got home and unpacked everything the panic set in. I realized I am going to need some serious organizing help! I have decided that Mike will put up some shelves in his office closet because B's closet is going to need more room. We will probably go back to the store and pick up the essentials we didn't receive (which isn't much) and then just wait for baby to arrive.

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs.
Maternity clothes? My maternity clothes (mostly the tops)aren't fitting well. The shirts are becoming too short, but I don't want to buy more stuff this close to D-day.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Please!!! It seems like I get more BH's contractions while I am trying to sleep now.
Best moment this week: My baby shower. It was so cool!
Movement: He loves my ribs. Pretty much moves all the time.
Food cravings: Chocolate... it won't last long, but honestly, who doesn't have a chocolate craving?
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks contractions are frequent,, but still waiting for the real ones.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: Sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my baby. Seeing who he looks like and acts likes. Just really wanting to hold him!
Weekly Wisdom: Just when you think you cleared out enough space for baby stuff, clear out another closet.

Labor Day

No, I'm not in labor. I kinda wish I was, but then again it's too early. It is definitely starting to feel more like September and Fall. The sun isn't up anymore when I drive to work at 6am, Starbucks started serving their seasonal pumpkin spice latte, and the nights are getting cooler. It all reminds me that I don't have that much longer to go.

We want to do a bet on the due date and from very early on I had an inclination of the 9th of October. I did a little research and there appears to be a full moon on the 4th of October, so I called up Mike and told him it would be prudent of him to choose that day. I wouldn't want to go into labor that day for the fact that everyone and their mom could be delivering and, what kinda service would I get. If you haven't noticed yet, it's all about ME! Hey, I'm gonna milk it as long as I can because we all know once B arrives, it's all about him. Besides, with the a wedding the night before, Mike could be a little hung-over for the delivery (what that could be a good thing).

I'm getting excited for my baby shower on Saturday. Sounds like it will be a good turn out and I can finally put the finishing touches on stuff. I'm so grateful that Mike's mom and aunt are doing this for me.
A few days ago, Mike and I did our maternity photos with my sister. There are some "ris-kay" shots without my shirt on, sort of like Demi Moore's infamous Vanity Fair cover.


Boy, I was sweating like a "banshee". I was so nervous. Believe me, those pictures will be just for Mike and I. We got some others as well that we can share with the family. It will be nice to have the memories of how I looked when I was pregnant (in case it never happens again). If I had trouble with just a topless photo shoot, I don't for see me getting pictures of B coming out or anything close to it.

Fat Guy in a Little Coat

I feel like I am in one of those sumo outfits at festivals that is pumped full of air. I've never felt claustrophobic in my own body before. My feet are swollen (not to the extent that Mandie's were) and they barely bend or move. In fact, my whole body has lost its normal range of motion. I tried my yoga video this morning and I just couldn't move the same anymore. I had to follow the third trimester lady. I never thought I would have to do that. I was so tired at the end that I took an hour nap too! It is hard to do the dishes because my belly gets in the way to reach the sink and with eating meals, I have to bring the food to my face instead of my face to the food. Everything seems to require a lot more effort now.

On the flip side, today was my doctors appointment. I pretty much conquered the scale today. So, in your face! My burrito and water theory worked. According to the scale I gained five pounds in two weeks. Thanks to the hearty breakfast burrito and water bottle full of water right before my appointment, I avoided be scolded for not gaining enough weight. That puts me up 17 lbs. so far and B is about five of it. He is still measuring a week ahead.

I am a little nervous for work this coming weekend. I do not have back-up help for one of the days and Labor day weekend tends to be busy. It is amazing what people will come to the ER for. Especially problems that have been bothering them for weeks and all of a sudden they need to be seen right away through the ER. Never mind everyone else who uses the ER as their primary care, they complain about how long they have to wait. Plus, do they not know that I could be delivering soon and management/ co-workers aren't seeing the problem with not having a back-up person for me. I am making one phone call if I go into labor at work and if it is not to the on-call person, it will be to my boss. I will not hang around and try to track someone down to come into work. Sorry vent over. I am just getting stressed and that is one thing that worries me.

Well I hope everyone else has a good long weekend.

Updated Nursery Pics.